Product Reviews

Barney: Happy Birthday Barney DVD {Giveaway}

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 0 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate Entertainment but my opinions are 100% my own! Barney: Happy Birthday Barney is available On DVD, Digital And Video On Demand April 15, 2014 but keep reading because at the end of this post you can win a copy here! Put on your party hat as everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur Barney® and his playground friends gather to celebrate Barney’s super-dee-duper birthday celebration in the all-new Barney: Happy Birthday Barney! available on DVD, Digital and Video on Demand April 15, 2014 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Trusted by moms and adored by children, Barney displays sharing, caring, imagination, dancing and learning on television, online and...

Little House On The Prairie – Season One Deluxe Remastered Edition DVD {Giveaway}

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 9 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate but my opinions are 100% my own! I'm excited to share with all the Little House on the Prairie fans that the Little House on the Prairie Season One Deluxe Remastered Edition Blu-ray and DVD is now in stores as of March 25, 2014. The newly restored family favorite series features Hi-Def picture and sound quality on original network broadcast length episodes. This is the first time it's been available in high definition. You can purchase the Blu-ray for $38.99 and DVD for $29.98 where movies are sold. About Little House on the Prairie One of the most cherished TV series of all time, “Little House on the Prairie” continues to capture new generations of...

Saving Mr. Banks Blu-Ray and DVD Review

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 2 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Disney but my opinions are 100% my own! We are a big Disney family and my oldest daughter is fascinated with Walt Disney and even did a report on him for school. She so wishes she could have met him and I can't say I don't blame her. He just sounds like such an amazing man! When I first heard about Saving Mr. Banks and that Tom Hanks was going to play Walt Disney, I knew it was a good choice. After watching the movie 3 times now, I still think he was the best choice to play Walt. About Saving Mr. Banks Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson bring to life the untold true story about the origins of one of the most treasured Disney classics of all time. John Lee Hancock...

Crafting with the Xyron Creative Station and Little Sticker Maker

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 3 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Xyron but my opinions are 100% my own! If you are a crafter and you don't know how handy the Xyron is then you are missing out on something. I've been scrapbooking for years and this has been a constant tool in my stash because it's so useful. And with kids and their school projects, it's come in handy at times. Xyron is a machine that will turn something into a sticker, magnet and can even laminate things. So if you like to keep clippings from the newspaper, this is also perfect for you. There are two different sizes that you'll want to consider - The Little Sticker Maker which can only make stickers and the Creative Station which can do stickers, magnets and...

The Good Witch’s Garden DVD {Giveaway}

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 3 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Cinedigm but my opinions are 100% my own! Catherine Bell (“Army Wives”) and Chris Potter (Hairspray) enchant in the Hallmark Channel Original Movie, The Good Witch’s Garden, arriving on DVD April 22 from Cinedigm. Return to Middletown in this sequel to The Good Witch, part of an ongoing story following the magical Cassie Nightingale (Bell). Settling into Grey House and continuing her romance with the town Sheriff Jake Russell (Potter), Cassie still is a suspicious figure to the townspeople. Working both to fit in, and to turn Grey House into a bed and breakfast, Cassie is surprised when a stranger declares he is the legal owner of the house. Suddenly left...

Denny’s $4 Breakfast Sandwiches make Breakfast out Affordable

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 2 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Denny's but my opinions are 100% my own! Denny's is doing something different this year to make it more exciting for you to come back each month and not have to worry about over indulging. They are going to have a “Monthly Features” menu. Each month during the year, select menu dishes will be highlighted to guests, including a variety of new Fit Fare® alternatives that allow guests to keep their New Year’s resolutions on track without compromising on taste, value or variety. My family loves going out to breakfast but it's not always a healthy thing to do. Breakfast out can easily be filled with a lot of calories. So I was happy to learn that Denny's has some $4...

One Busy Day Children’s Book by Lola M. Schaefer

by Karen Mendes | Disney News, Product Review | 1 Comment

This post is Sponsored by Disney Publishing but my opinions are 100% my own! I have a big brother and one thing I remember very well is that I always wanted to play with him. Especially when he was playing with his friends. And of course he didn't always want me to play with him. So when I read this book I could totally relate to Mia who wanted her brother Spencer to play with her. It's definitely a cute book for siblings. About One Busy Day All Mia wants is for her big brother, Spencer, to play with her. But he's always too busy! So Mia paints, and dances, and explores, and keep busy all by herself. But with a little imagination and a lot of love, Mia might just be able to show...

Treat your Hair to Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Products {There is one for every hair type}

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 2 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Aussie but my opinions are 100% my own! Treat your Hair to Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Products {There is one for every hair type} America’s number one selling treatment, Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner, has just gotten even better! This longtime favorite deep conditioning treatment is now available in five customized formulas, making it aussomely easy to give your hair whatever it needs. Choose the miracle of strength, color protection, shine, moisture or a smooth finish and instantly transform your tresses. The full lineup includes: Aussie 3 Minute Miracle MOIST: the original formula, infused with Australian Aloe and Jojoba Seed Oil, gives hair the...

Try Gorton’s Artisian Fillets & Enter the Real Solutions Sweepstakes {Giveaway} #RealSolutions

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 6 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Gorton's but my opinions are 100% my own! During Lent we don't eat meat on Friday's but pizza not only gets old fast, but isn't the best option for my family. My kids have come to love Gorton's fish products so I was excited to try the Gorton’s Artisan Fillets. There are a few varieties to choose from including our now favorite Roasted Garlic & Italian Herb. The Roasted Garlic & Italian Herb reminds me of how I make chicken breasts which they love so of course it was a huge it. And these are super easy to make since the work is all done for you, just pop them in the oven and in about 20 minutes your dinner is made. Haven't tried these yet? You can...

CVS/Pharmacy has all your Allergy Needs {as we Head into the Sneezing Season}

by Karen Mendes | Drug Store Deals, Product Review | 2 Comments

This post is Sponsored by CVS/Pharmacy but my opinions are 100% my own! It's still cold here in New England and I know I keep saying this but Spring is coming.... some days I can smell it in the air! That said, today we have snow on the ground again. But at some point it has to warm up and Spring will be here. We are all very anxious for that moment. However, when it does finally arrive and everything begins to bloom then that means we will all be sneezing and complaining about the Allergies that Spring brings. So when that happens, because we know it's going too, I want you to know that CVS provides lots of products that can keep allergies under control this season. And their...

Seattle’s Best House Blend Coffee {Giveaway}

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 4 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Seattle's Best but my opinions are 100% my own! A couple of weeks ago Seattle's Best sent me some "coffee love". In that delicious bundle of happiness, was some of their House Blend coffee. I prefer a mild coffee first thing in the morning. As the day goes on I'll drink just about anything, but to wake up in the morning I need something mild but yet full of flavor. Their House Blend fit the bill as it's mild and smooth and just down right good! If you are a Dunkin Donuts coffee lover, they suggest you try their coffee as they feel it's just as good if not better. And when you make it at home, you'll spend a lot less than going thru the drive thru every day! ...

Yankee Candle PEEPS® Marshmallow Chicks {Giveaway}

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 1 Comment

This post is Sponsored by Yankee Candle but my opinions are 100% my own! Yankee Candle is known for having a candle for just about every single scent you can imagine, but yet I was still surprised when I heard they had one for Peeps - Marshmallow Chicks for 2014! So of course I asked them to send me one, I had to smell it. Can I just tell that this one is in that category of "smells so good I'm afraid I'm going to stick my finger in it and try to eat it" candle. Yes, it smells that good! Now I'm not sure if the smell actually reminds me Peeps but it sure does smell good. PEEPS® Marshmallow Chicks - The fluffy, sweet marshmallow scent of these classic treats welcomes spring with colorful...

OMG: The Magic Mistake Book Review {for Girls ages 8 – 12}

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 1 Comment

This post is Sponsored by Disney Publishing but my opinions are 100% my own! OMG: The Magic Mistake Book by Barbara Brauner and James Iver Mattson hit bookshelves in February 2014 and it's for girls ages 8–12. What an adorable series! After becoming the most awkward fairy godmother ever, twelve year old Lacey Unger-Ware thought that her magical duties were done for good. In fact, she’s just getting started. When Lacey is invited to attend the Godmother Academy it should be a dream come true. But to Lacey it means the total opposite: she’ll have to be separated from her friends and family for a hundred years. Um, no thank you! But this is an offer Lacey can’t refuse. The fairy godmother...

Have a Princess Party and Show Your #DisneySide

by Karen Mendes | Disney News | 2 Comments

We are a big Disney family, if you could tell from all I've been posting about Frozen this week! With two girls in the house, we can't escape it and we especially can't help but have Princesses in our house! So when I was invited to show my Disney Side with some friends and family, I figured the best way for us to do it was to host a Princess Party! We have so many princess dresses (well the girls do) so I knew it was the best way to go. And since their friends are mostly girls, then Princesses was the way to go. I received a fun Kit to help plan my party from Disney and I had fun planning the menu. I tried to keep either Mickey Mouse or Frozen in mind when planning my menu since...

Check out these Frozen Books and Apps

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 5 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Disney Consumer Products but my opinions are 100% my own! This week is all about Frozen with the release of Frozen on Blu-ray and DVD! We've been celebrating it for a while at home and the girls know the words to every.single.frozen.song. And because they do, my husband and I do as well! We were so excited when Frozen won Two Oscars - “Best Animated Feature” and “Best Original Song,” and I believe they were well deserved! You can enjoy Frozen at home with more than just the movie. Check out these items below: Frozen: Storybook Deluxe: Now available in Apple’s App Store, this digital storybook introduces early readers to Disney’s Frozen through all-new...

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